Maricopa Community Colleges  CSR168   20012-20052 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/28/00
CSR168 20012-20052 L+L 2 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Prescription and Order Entry Lab
Laboratory for basic prescription and order entry.(##)(##)Prerequisites: None. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CSR168   20012-20052 Prescription and Order Entry Lab
1. Perform basic computer functions. (I)
2. Explain procedures for patient registration. (II)
3. Perform a patient search. (II)
4. Differentiate between a Patient Inquiry and a Patient Registration Window. (II)
5. Enter basic prescription information into a computer. (III)
6. Interpret prescription directions from doctors. (III)
7. Complete batches at the beginning, during, and end of the workday. (IV)
8. Process new prescriptions and refills. (IV)
9. Practice entering information into the computer to fill new prescriptions and refills. (IV)
10. Perform prescription and order entry procedures for filling or refilling prescriptions. (V)
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CSR168   20012-20052 Prescription and Order Entry Lab
    I. Basic Computer Overview
        A. Logging On
        B. Using Mouse
        C. Using Keyboard
        D. Navigating
        E. Accessing Applications
        F. Logging Off
      II. Patient Registration
          A. Searching for Patients
          B. Patient Inquiry Window
          C. Patient Registration Window
          D. Compare Information
          E. Registering a Head of Household
          F. Special Situations
          G. Adding Dependents to a Family Profile
          H. Entering Alternate Addresses
          I. Entering Patients and Mail-Order Specific Comments
            1. Patient Comments
            2. Head of Household is Deceased
            3. Patient is an Employee
            4. Patient Provides Information on Pet
        III. Prescriptions
            A. Basic Prescription Information
              1. Date
              2. Patient Information
              3. Inscription
              4. Signature
              5. Prescriber Information
              6. Number of Refills
              7. Dispensing Preference
            B. Drug Classifications
              1. Legend/Non-Legend
              2. Controlled/Non-Controlled
              3. Brand/Generic
            C. Drug Substitutions and Pay Codes
              1. Generic Substitution
              2. Substitution Box
              3. Substitution Line
              4. Substitution Phrase
            D. Interpreting Directions
              1. Roman Numerals
              2. Metric Units
              3. Latin Abbreviations
            E. Calculating Days Supply
            F. Standardizing Patient Directions
              1. General Guidelines
              2. Standard Formats
          IV. New Prescriptions and Refills
              A. Batches
                1. Beginning of Work Day
                2. During Work Day
                3. End of Work Day
              B. Processing
              C. Entering Information
                1. Select New Order
                2. Enter Head of Households Social Security Number
                3. Perform Search
                4. Select Correct Patient
                5. Prescription Entry Window
                6. Add Original Date
                7. Entering Information Drug ID Field
                8. Drug Multi-Hit
                9. Dispense As Written (DAW)
                10. Substitute
                11. Quantity
                12. Type Signature in Directions Field
                13. Days Supply
                14. Refills
                15. Pay Code
              D. Complete the Order
                1. Fill Prescription
                2. Bar Code Label
                3. Enter Order Received Date/Time
                4. Enter Payment Information
                5. Print Receipt
              E. Entering a Refill
              F. Viewing Fill History on a Refill
              G. "Generic is Now Available" Statement
            V. Procedures
                A. Drugs Discontinued
                B. Saving Exceptions
                C. Processing "No Payment Received" Letters
                D. "Generic Not Available" Message
                E. Typing Directions Too Long for Prescription Label
                F. Processing a Refill with a Long Signature
                G. Renewal Labels
                H. Days Supply
                I. Conversions and Day Supply Configurations
                J. Common Abbreviations
                K. Chemical/Lesser Known Chemical Drug Names
                L. DAW Codes
                M. Controlled Substances and Arizona State Law
                N. Increasing Quantities/Decreasing Refills
                O. Generic
                  1. Ritalin NDCs
                  2. Other NDCs
                  3. Patches and Doses
                  4. Thyroid Medications
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